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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.03, 939.81 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.03, 939.81 and 370.53 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.03 : 939.81 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.03/939.81 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.03x = 939.81 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.03x = 348,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,223.10/681.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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